HACHIKO: A DOG'S STORY - A solid 7! A simple, old-fashioned family tearjerker about a man and his dog, told without being manipulative or overly sentimental. Like: Marley & Me

HACKSAW RIDGE - An excellent 8! An incredible true story, firm direction and an emphatic lead performance make for a gripping and moving albeit violent war drama. Like: Saving Private Ryan

HAIL, CAESAR! - A solid 7! A star-studded, entertaining, frivolous, irreverent and paradoxical send up of '50s Hollywood from the Coen bros. Like: Burn After Reading

HALL PASS - A flat 5! The Farrelly brothers never fail to surprise with their brand of shock humour. While funny in parts, this mix of middle-aged romance and shock jock humour is jarring. Like: The Heartbreak Kid

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 1 - A solid 7! Beautiful cinematography, a swirling epic fantasy, solid performances and a gripping story, although a little patchy at times. Like: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2 - An excellent 8! A dark, magical and epic adventure, jam-packed with eye-popping visual effects and a talented cast, ends the saga on a high note. Like: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE - An excellent 8! HP has grown up - best yet! Equal balance of teen comedy/mature darkness with fine performances. Like: Order of the Phoenix

HOP - A flimsy 4! Live-action/animated 'expert' Tim Hill delivers a pithy script, feel good formula and a thin 'Easter' story with a charming under-utilised cast. Like: Alvin and the Chipmunks

HOPEVILLE - No rating! Based on the TV series, this condensed coming-of-age small town drama features a star-studded SA cast in an uplifting film intent on inspiring moral regeneration. Like: Hopeville (TV)

HORNS - A satisfactory 6! This dark, twisted, outrageous and violent Radcliffe horror-comedy is a drawn out mixed bag with cult potential. Like: Deliver Us from Evil